Question 1

Niche journalism refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  news reporting targeted for a demographic of readers based on content or ideological presentation 
B)  journalism that is uncritical of government officials and the status quo 
C)  journalism that is highly critical of government officials and the status quo 
D)  any political reporting that can only be found online 
E)  any political reporting that can only be found offline 
A)  news reporting targeted for a demographic of readers based on content or ideological presentation 
B)  journalism that is uncritical of government officials and the status quo 
C)  journalism that is highly critical of government officials and the status quo 
D)  any political reporting that can only be found online 
E)  any political reporting that can only be found offline

Question 2

Television reaches more Americans than any other single source of news.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most local newspapers get their national news from:

Accepted Answer

A)  local reporters 
B)  wire services 
C)  the Internet 
D)  government reports, press briefings, and announcements 
E)  interviews with politicians 
A)  local reporters 
B)  wire services 
C)  the Internet 
D)  government reports, press briefings, and announcements 
E)  interviews with politicians

Question 4

The United States has approximately ______ television stations and ______ daily newspapers.

Accepted Answer

A)  100; 250 
B)  200; 300 
C)  150; 1,000 
D)  2,000; 1,400 
E)  3,400; 5,500 
A)  100; 250 
B)  200; 300 
C)  150; 1,000 
D)  2,000; 1,400 
E)  3,400; 5,500

Question 5

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  framing 
B)  canvassing 
C)  agenda setting 
D)  polling 
E)  the bandwagon effect 
A)  framing 
B)  canvassing 
C)  agenda setting 
D)  polling 
E)  the bandwagon effect

Question 6

Besides their ideological biases,journalists also exhibit selection biases in favor of news stories they view as:

Accepted Answer

A)  favorable to leaders and issues they support 
B)  having a great deal of dramatic or entertainment value 
C)  important for the public to be aware of 
D)  sympathetic to the government as a whole 
E)  critical of leaders and issues they oppose 
A)  favorable to leaders and issues they support 
B)  having a great deal of dramatic or entertainment value 
C)  important for the public to be aware of 
D)  sympathetic to the government as a whole 
E)  critical of leaders and issues they oppose

Question 7

The Federal Communications Commission no longer requires broadcasters who air controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

More Americans now read the news online than read a print newspaper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most important selection bias in news is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ideology of the journalists 
B)  the audience appeal of a story 
C)  the newsworthiness of a story 
D)  the economic interests of the media's owners 
E)  the approval of government regulators 
A)  the ideology of the journalists 
B)  the audience appeal of a story 
C)  the newsworthiness of a story 
D)  the economic interests of the media's owners 
E)  the approval of government regulators

Question 10

What percentage of radio stations in the United States are devoted to talk,news,or public affairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  33 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  80 percent 
A)  2 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  33 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  80 percent

Question 11

Which group has experienced great popularity on radio talk shows?

Accepted Answer

A)  conservatives 
B)  liberals 
C)  socialists 
D)  communists 
E)  racial and ethnic minorities 
A)  conservatives 
B)  liberals 
C)  socialists 
D)  communists 
E)  racial and ethnic minorities

Question 12

Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been accused of leading to increased political cynicism among American citizens. 
B)  It became an established practice during the Vietnam War. 
C)  It has permitted the media to gain more autonomy from the political figures they publicize. 
D)  It has enhanced the media's reputation as the "watchdog" of American politics. 
E)  Adversarial journalism disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s. 
A)  It has been accused of leading to increased political cynicism among American citizens. 
B)  It became an established practice during the Vietnam War. 
C)  It has permitted the media to gain more autonomy from the political figures they publicize. 
D)  It has enhanced the media's reputation as the "watchdog" of American politics. 
E)  Adversarial journalism disappeared in the 1970s and 1980s.

Question 13

Because of their dependence on government sources,the news media are unable to set the agenda of debate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether:

Accepted Answer

A)  local newspapers are no longer a viable source of news 
B)  the level of censorship and manipulation of news media by the federal government will increase 
C)  there is enough competition among the media to produce a diverse set of views and opinions 
D)  there is a large enough audience for all of the news media sources that have proliferated in the last decade 
E)  government has the authority to regulate corporations that are so large 
A)  local newspapers are no longer a viable source of news 
B)  the level of censorship and manipulation of news media by the federal government will increase 
C)  there is enough competition among the media to produce a diverse set of views and opinions 
D)  there is a large enough audience for all of the news media sources that have proliferated in the last decade 
E)  government has the authority to regulate corporations that are so large

Question 15

A Web site devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  protest journalism 
B)  adversarial journalism 
C)  niche journalism 
D)  nonprofit journalism 
E)  public journalism 
A)  protest journalism 
B)  adversarial journalism 
C)  niche journalism 
D)  nonprofit journalism 
E)  public journalism

Question 16

The fact that the media referred to the Obama administration's health care initiative as "reform" instead of as "health care rationing" is an example of the media's power of:

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda setting 
B)  framing 
C)  sound bites 
D)  news enclaves 
E)  adversarial journalism 
A)  agenda setting 
B)  framing 
C)  sound bites 
D)  news enclaves 
E)  adversarial journalism

Question 17

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reduced the number of mergers and consolidations in the media industry by breaking up numerous media conglomerates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which governmental regulation provides candidates for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  the right of rebuttal 
B)  the equal time rule 
C)  the fairness doctrine 
D)  the diversity in media doctrine 
E)  the agenda-setting provision 
A)  the right of rebuttal 
B)  the equal time rule 
C)  the fairness doctrine 
D)  the diversity in media doctrine 
E)  the agenda-setting provision

Question 19

Nearly half of the U.S.population of 311 million are registered as users on Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In what ways do the media help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of the media? What do you think is the proper role for government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press?

Accepted Answer

The media plays a crucial role in promot

Niche journalism refers to:

Television reaches more Americans than any other single source of news.

Most local newspapers get their national news from:

The United States has approximately television stations and daily newspapers.

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called:

Besides their ideological biases,journalists also exhibit selection biases in favor of news stories they view as:

The Federal Communications Commission no longer requires broadcasters who air controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

More Americans now read the news online than read a print newspaper.

The most important selection bias in news is:

What percentage of radio stations in the United States are devoted to talk,news,or public affairs?

Which group has experienced great popularity on radio talk shows?

Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is FALSE?

Because of their dependence on government sources,the news media are unable to set the agenda of debate.

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether:

A Web site devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of:

The fact that the media referred to the Obama administration's health care initiative as "reform" instead of as "health care rationing" is an example of the media's power of:

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reduced the number of mergers and consolidations in the media industry by breaking up numerous media conglomerates.

Which governmental regulation provides candidates for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages?

Nearly half of the U.S.population of 311 million are registered as users on Facebook.

In what ways do the media help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of the media? What do you think is the proper role for government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press?

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 6: The Media

Niche journalism refers to:

Television reaches more Americans than any other single source of news.

Most local newspapers get their national news from:

The United States has approximately ______ television stations and ______ daily newspapers.

The power of the media to draw public attention to particular issues and problems is called:

Besides their ideological biases,journalists also exhibit selection biases in favor of news stories they view as:

The Federal Communications Commission no longer requires broadcasters who air controversial issues to provide time for opposing views.

More Americans now read the news online than read a print newspaper.

The most important selection bias in news is:

What percentage of radio stations in the United States are devoted to talk,news,or public affairs?

Which group has experienced great popularity on radio talk shows?

Which of the following statements about adversarial journalism is FALSE?

Because of their dependence on government sources,the news media are unable to set the agenda of debate.

The development of media giants with access to a variety of media holdings raises the question of whether:

A Web site devoted entirely to reporting on climate change and other environmental issues is an example of:

The fact that the media referred to the Obama administration's health care initiative as "reform" instead of as "health care rationing" is an example of the media's power of:

The 1996 Telecommunications Act reduced the number of mergers and consolidations in the media industry by breaking up numerous media conglomerates.

Which governmental regulation provides candidates for the same political office equal opportunities to communicate their messages?

Nearly half of the U.S.population of 311 million are registered as users on Facebook.

In what ways do the media help promote popular government? What are the responsibilities of the media? What do you think is the proper role for government in helping to maintain a free and responsible press?

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

The United States has approximately television stations and daily newspapers.